Estonian Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Transcriber for the Department of Justice’s Linguistic Support Services (LSS) program. Responsibilities include translation, interpretation, transcription, and related linguistic tasks for legally sensitive material across documents and audio/video media. Must handle diverse subject matter (medical, financial, legal, governmental) and maintain confidentiality. Requires ILR 3 in listening/comprehension/writing, at least 3 years of language transcription experience, U.S. citizenship, English–foreign-language fluency with formal, diplomatic, and colloquial registers, familiarity with government terminology, CAT tool proficiency (SDL Trados Studio), and a current Public Trust (or higher) clearance. Remote work is available with National Capital Region/CONUS travel; travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription
- Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing on language/translation tests
- Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication
- Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions
- Write in English and foreign language fluently including regionalisms and colloquial slang
- Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions
- Preserve the tone and register of source language materials
- Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics
- Proficient in using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio
- Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance
- Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations
- Travel: Some travel may be required
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